Servo Cylinder Actuator Ideal For UAV Applications
The Servo Cylinder is a popular choice for high reliability UAV control surface and utility linear actuator applications. The A-Series Servo Cylinder uses a brushless DC motor and contactless absolute position feedback to reduce wear and provide superior performance when compared to potentiometers and brushed DC solutions. The built-in control electronics offer a variety of […]
New Controller Options Including CANopen, 4-20 mA Input/Output, And More.
The Industrial Controller and CAN Controller are two new control board options now offered alongside the Classic controller integrated in all Servo Cylinder models. The Industrial Control Board offers a 4-20 mA input and an isolated 4-20 mA output for simple and robust communication with new and existing PLC systems. The industrial control board can […]
Swashplate Linear Actuator Control With Servo Cylinders
In the photo below are Ultra Motion’s A2 Servo Cylinders being shown off in a swashplate control application for a twin-rotor UAV helicopter. The A2 Servo Cylinder’s high dynamic performance, reliable operation in harsh conditions, and Phase Index absolute position feedback makes it the perfect solution for unmanned vehicle control applications. A variety of control […]
Introducing New R-Series Aerospace Actuators
Designed for the demanding shock and vibration environments of the new-space industry, the R-Series actuators from Ultra Motion leverage years of heritage in high reliability actuator design for spaceflight applications. Using Ultra Motion’s flight proven, patented Phase Index absolute position sensor, the R-Series provides high resolution absolute position feedback in the most extreme environments and […]
Thrust Vector Control with Ultra Motion’s B1 Actuators
Ultra Motion’s B1 series uses best-in-class motors and robust mechanics to provide extremely high power density linear actuators. The B1 can provide continuous forces up to 500 lbf with speeds up to 2.75 in/s, or 200 lbf continuous with speeds up to 8.0 in/s. The low inertia motors offer excellent performance for applications requiring high […]
High Force Capability Vacuum Linear Actuators
Over 20 years of linear motion experience has culminated in the development of a design and assembly process that produces a high performing linear actuator rated for forces up to 500 lbf and operation within vacuums to 10^-6 Torr. Our vacuum actuators make use of special lubricants, plastics, and motors, as well as design features […]
Servo Cylinders in Parallel Mechanism Space Structures Robot
Six Standard (A1) Servo Cylinders were used on the NINJAR robot to help NASA meet its goals for robotic in-space assembly and manufacturing. The Servo Cylinders are mounted in a parallel kinematic arrangement to provide multiple degrees of freedom and high stiffness to the structure. The parallel manipulator allows for complete control over the structure’s […]
Throttle Valve Actuators
Using a triple redundant version of Ultra Motion’s Phase Index absolute position sensing technology, these actuators provide high accuracy, high bandwidth control over propellant flow in a manned spaceflight application. In order to comply with NASA-STD-5017 requirements, these actuators were designed to provide utmost reliability across extreme environmental conditions (shock, vibe, saltwater submergence, and a […]
